BAD DAY for someone

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by joeyg999, May 17, 2016.

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  2. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I hit a bridge; how hard will it be to find another driving job? Can someone recommend a second chance carrier that will hire me? I want ungoverned truck, paper logs, home on weekends.
     
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  3. joeyg999

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    Is it not a requirement for Fed ex and Swift to wreck something?
     
  4. Canned Spam

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    As someone who has hit a bridge, in a car carrier no less, it took several years and a lawsuit to get back on top. In my defense the bridge/overpass was over 13'6" and I was empty.
     
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    I understand and also not all bridge heights are correctly marked. Saw a flatbed hit a interstate overpass and totaled some type of John Deere equipment. What happened is the road had asphalt added but the road crew didn't change the clearance sign. He was right behind me and I saw it happen in my mirrors.
     
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  6. Terry270

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    You mean it was supposed to be over 13'6" but wasn't? Did they repave and not repost signs?
     
  7. Terry270

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    Believe it or not hitting a bridge will only get you a suspension at some companies.
     
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  8. Canned Spam

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    Feel for the driver though, that'll ruin anyones day
     
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  9. cnsper

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    Chinatown will be here shortly to give you some suggestions.:D:p:D
     
  10. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Through the years they keep paving roads etc. They never think about the clearance changing.
     
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